Foxfish
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Ages:
Naruto and Isaribi: 5
Anko: 15
Yamato: 17
Kakashi: 19
Third Hokage: 63
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'Thought'
"Speaking"
"Jutsus/Demon speaking"
"Fish speaking"- Sounds like shrieks/whistles and clicks, similar to whale songs
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Previously
"It was bearable," said Kisame. "They just surprised me. I didn't know Konoha had a blood limit like that."
"It didn't before they came along. Now if you will excuse me," said Anko in a sad voice as she disappeared in a swirl of leaves.
This left Kisame sitting in the middle of the field thinking about the snake masked ANBU agent's words. Little did he know that he was fated to meet the Naruto again in the future, only on much different circumstances.
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Now
Naruto and Isaribi got up early to get ready for their first day at the academy. The sun was shining the birds were chirping. Quickly getting dressed in the same clothes they wore the other day they raced to the kitchen to eat some breakfast. Naruto and Isaribi share a room in the small apartment but they have a curtain set up to give them their own private changing areas.
Coming into the Kitchen they saw that Anko was waiting for them, dressed in her ANBU gear but with the mask off. Smiling as the two children raced into the room she asked, "Ready for your first day at the academy?"
"You betcha Anko-neesan!" shouted an excited Naruto.
"Yup!" replied an equally excited Isaribi.
"Good, good. Now since this is such a special day, I made pancakes for breakfast! So eat up before they get cold" said Anko, smiling at the children's reactions.
Upon hearing the word 'pancakes' both Naruto and Isaribi were at the small table in a flash and began inhaling the pancakes at an alarming rate.
"Hey! Hey! Slow down. Their not going to run away on you!" said Anko as she ate her pancake at a more reasonable pace.
"Bot be bot want bo be late! (But we don't want to be late)" said Naruto, his mouth full of food.
"Naruto" said Anko, looking at him strait in the eye. "What have I said about talking with food in your mouth?"
"Um, add liquid to it?" said Naruto with a grin on his face.
"No, swallow your food, then talk" said Anko in an exasperated voice.
"Anko-neesan we just want to get going to the academy as soon as possible! It going to be so much fun!" said an excited Isaribi, trying to alleviate the situation.
"Fine, remember I will be there to pick you up today after class. I have to report in soon so I can't drop you off, sorry" said Anko, glancing at the clock on the wall.
"It's ok, Anko-neesan. We can get to the academy by ourselves" said Isaribi.
"Yea! Don't worry about it" said Naruto as he reached for another pancake.
"Ok, be careful and have fun," said Anko as she got up from the table and cleaned off her dish.
After putting her snake mask on, Anko said goodbye to the children one last time before she left to head towards the ANBU headquarters.
After Anko left, Naruto and Isaribi quickly finished up their meals and got ready to leave. Leaving the house, Naruto and Isaribi put on dark green Akatsuki-like cloaks and put the hoods up over their heads. Leaving their apartment they locked the door behind them and quickly made their way to the academy.
Making their way through the town they avoided the stares and the sneers that the villagers would shoot at them as they passed. Reaching the academy they arrived with a few minutes to spare before class started.
Standing outside of the academy Naruto and Isaribi took at the crowd at the entrance. There were many parents there wishing their children well seeing them off for the first day of class.
Cautiously Naruto and Isaribi tried to slip into the academy unnoticed, but they were soon spotted. Immediately whispers started to circulate amongst the parents.
"What are the demon and the monster doing here?"
"How can they letthem join the academy?"
"I heard they're being raised by the snake-bitch."
"They're bad news. I just hope my kids stay away from them."
Entering their classroom the students were not much better than their parents. They began whispering to on another about how their parents told them to stay away from them and that they were bad news.
It didn't help that Naruto and Isaribi were also the youngest members of the class. Normally a student enters the academy at the age of six, but because of the fact that they needed to learn how to defend themselves and because Konoha wanted underwater shinobi as soon as possible, the Hokage allowed Naruto and Isaribi to enter the academy one year early.
But this decision only served to ostracize the two even further from their classmates. Now they had to contend not only with their looks and reputation but there was also the age gape when they try to mingle with their classmates.
Quickly making their way to the back row, the two were half way up when one boy stuck out his foot and tripped Isaribi, causing her to fall on her face.
Acting instinctively, Naruto jumped on the boy and slugged him across the face, sending him sprawling on the floor and loosening some of his teeth. But during his rush to defend Isaribi, the hood on Naruto's clock fell down, revealing his green and scaly skin and pointed ears.
The entire room gasped and moved away from the two when they saw him. They had heard from their parents that these two were monsters, but they never expected it to be like this.
Quickly Naruto brought his hood back over his face, but the damage was done. Letting out a disappointed sigh he helped Isaribi up off the floor and the two of them made their way to the back row.
Soon their chunin teacher entered the room and began to take role call. When he got to Naruto's name you could see the hate in his eyes and when he got to Isaribi's name, there was disgusted in his eyes.
Yes, it was looking to be a fun time at the academy.
XxXxX
As the academy years passed by, Naruto and Isaribi grew closer and closer together while making very few friends. In fact, only two people in the entire class were at all nice to the fish pair.
One was a boy named Lee. Lee had a deformity in his chakra circulatory system that prevented him from using chakra and could only rely on his taijutsu, which was mediocre. Because of this he was picked on and ostracized from the rest of the class.
The other was a girl named Kanna who specialized in genjutsu and weapons. She was able to see past Naruto and Isaribi's physical appearance to see that they were good people. But sadly she died in there third year when she was attacked by a ninja from another country who was targeting the next generation of Konoha shinobi. The ninja was caught, but he was able to kill himself before any information about where he came from could be extracted from him.
The teachers of the academy would ignore Naruto and Isaribi or when they did pay any attention to them was to belittle them in front of the entire class or to punish them. They particularly liked to have the two spar against each other and not let up until one of them was on the ground bleeding.
To them it was like watching an animal fight and the teachers were known for taking bets that soon the other students would join in on. Even the students in the other classes would come out and watch the two "freaks" fight each other.
The teachers did this to try to drive a wedge between the pair, but in reality it only made their bond stronger.
They would use their fights as opportunities to test their limits and to hone their skills with one another so that they could work as a perfect pair. This plan works so well that by their six year (they're 11, Lee is 12) their fights looked less like actual fights and more like a well choreographed dance.
Because their teachers wouldn't teach them the proper basics of being a ninja, most of their training came from Anko and Yamato.
Anko and Yamato's relationship developed over the years with both of them in the same ANBU squad. It was not an uncommon site to see the pair walking around town or eating dango together, sometimes with Naruto and Isaribi, sometimes alone.
But as far as romantic involvement between the two, they kept it very private and personal. It wasn't because Yamato was embarrassed to be with Anko or vice versa. Rather it was because as ANBU members they are targets for enemy shinobi, so by hiding their relationship with each other they kept their enemies in the dark.
But Naruto and Isaribi were privy to the two's secret and started calling Yamato "Yamato-niisan."
From Anko and Yamato, Naruto and Isaribi learned the basics about being a ninja and two water jutsus. The Water Stream no Jutsu which sends out a stream of water at the target and by adjusting the amount of chakra used can go from knocking an opponent back to crushing their bones and internal organs. The second jutsu was the Water Blast no Jutsu which sends a compressed ball of water at the opponent, hitting them with the force of a sledgehammer.
They also taught the two the Mizu Bunshin no Jutsu and the Kage Bunshin no Jutsu. The Mizu Bunshin because they will be operating in a water environment for most of their shinobi careers and it's very easy to do given enough water. Plus, in a watery environment, Mizu Bunshins can hide their presence better than any other type. They then taught them Kage Bunshin because Naruto couldn't pull off the regular Bunshin and because of how useful of a technique it can be. They both have large chakra reserves so it wasn't dangerous to teach them the Jutsu, just that Naruto can make more clones than Isaribi.
Anko would have liked to train the two some more, but unfortunately her ANBU schedule wouldn't allow it. They were lucky as it was that they found the time to teach them what they did with the amount of missions their ANBU squad was sent on. Now if she was the suspicious type she would have thought that the council was doing that on purpose. But why would the do that…
(A.N: for all the dense readers out there, please note the sarcasm it the previous statement)
Sitting in the back of the class Naruto and Isaribi were quietly chatting with each other. Over the years their outfits underwent some changes. They both were now wearing dark green pants and Naruto had on a black t-shirt while Isaribi had a dark brown t-shit and both had black shinobi sandals. They exchanged their cloaks for regular jackets with hoods that they wore over their heads. Naruto's was colored a gunmetal gray while Isaribi's was a dark brown color and at the shoulders of the jackets the leaf symbol of Konoha was attached via a patch.
Naruto also took to wearing a black scarf around his face that covered most of his head below his eyes and neck and had a black headband around his forehead, leaving very little of his face exposed except for the eyes. Isaribi wrapped her face and neck up in bandages to hide her appearance, creating the similar affect as Naruto with only her eyes exposed too. On their hands they both wore black gloves that went up half way to their elbows. The gloves covered their palms, but stopped once they reached their knuckles so that they wouldn't interfere with the little bit of webbing on their hands.
"Nervous?" asked Naruto.
"A little, but we know our stuff, we'll be sure to pass. I just hope we're on the same team" replied Isaribi.
"Yea, me too. We work well together and our abilities compliment one another. But they usually don't put the same blood limits together so that if the team is wiped out the blood limit is not lost."
"Yea, you're right" said Isaribi gloomily.
"But you know how the council hates us, maybe they will force the Hokage to put us on the same team because of that" said Naruto with a foxy smile, eliciting a small giggle from Isaribi.
Hearing Isaribi giggle behind him, the boy in front of the two turned around and glared at them. It had become common place to hear the two of them talk together in their own language and it annoyed the heck out of the students and teachers. If they didn't understand what was being said they couldn't criticize them of make fun of them for what was said.
"Oi, fish freaks! What are you giggling about behind by head?" he glared.
"Shove off, it's none of your business" said Isaribi, glaring at the boy.
Before he could respond back the teacher came into the room and started the class.
"As you all know, today is the day of the final exam. I hoped you are all prepared and that you will do your best."
Soon the written test was passed out and the class became quiet as they concentrated on the test. The questions were hard and Naruto had trouble on some of them, mainly because he didn't pay attention to the lectures, but he felt that he did reasonably well.
Once the written test was handed in the class went outside for the weapons portion of the exam. The students had to score a cumulative grade point of 50 to pass this test. The bull's eye was worth 10 points, the second ring worth 5 points, the outside ring worth 1 point and no points were awarded if you miss. They were given five kunai and five shuriken to use.
Isaribi went before Naruto and she hit the bull's eye with four kunai and three shuriken, the rest hit the second ring, giving her a total of 85 points. Not to be out done Naruto concentrated hard when it was his turn to go. Launching his kunai and shuriken Naruto hit the bull's eye with four kunai and four shuriken, the last kunai hitting the second ring while his last shuriken missed the target completely, giving him 85 points.
Grinning and rubbing the back of his head Naruto walked up to Isaribi, "Hehe, I missed…damn I really wanted to beat you at this too. I know you did better on the written test then me."
"That's because I actually pay attention in class instead of daydream all the time" said Isaribi with a smile.
Before Naruto could say anything to refute what Isaribi said, the students were called back inside to take the final portion of the test.
Awaiting their names to be called, Naruto and Isaribi chatted about random things until they heard "Mako Isaribi" called out. Whishing her luck as she got up and left, Naruto put his head on the desk and waited for his name to be called. After waiting a half an hour Naruto finally heard "Uzumaki Naruto" called out.
Going inside the room Naruto was faced with three teachers sitting behind a desk full of Konoha headband. Glaring at him one of the teachers said, "Perform the Henge, Kawarimi, and make at least three Bunshin."
Quickly Naruto Henged himself to look like the teacher, Kawarimi with the extra chair in the room, and made three shadow clones. The teachers looked upset, but there was nothing that they could do.
"You pass. Report back tomorrow for your team assignment."
Quickly Naruto grabbed a headband with a black cloth and left the room. Placing it on his head, Naruto happily walked out of the room. Now he was one step closer to gaining the recognition of the people of the village.
Walking outside he saw Isaribi standing there with her headband on her forehead too. Running up to her they gave each other a high five an grind wildly at each other.
The fact that they passed did not go unnoticed by the parents congratulating their kids and they began muttering about how could they be allowed to pass. But they did this quietly as the Hokage was standing right there in the middle of the crowd talking with one of the teachers.
Still standing there, Naruto and Isaribi were surprised when Anko walked up behind them. She was wearing her fishnet and trench coat outfit (she's off duty) and she smiled at the two she said, "You passed! That's great! Come on, I have a special surprise for the both of you at home."
Leading the both of them away Anko ignored the comments from the villagers about the Snake whore and her two pet monsters.
Reaching their apartment Naruto and Isaribi were greeted by Yamato, still in his ANBU armor, minus the mask. Standing up from his chair he congratulated the two of them on passing the exam.
That night they all sat down at the table for a meal of sushi, by request of Naruto and Isaribi, with some dango, for Anko, and pie, for Yamato.
After the meal Anko pulled out two boxes and presented them to Naruto and Isaribi.
"Here you go, a present for passing the exam. Hopefully you will put it to good use."
Opening the boxes up they saw that inside was the gray chest armor worn by the ANBU members.
Looking up the two genin were speechless. "H-how did you get these, only captains can give out the armor to non-members?" asked Isaribi, the first on the regain her voice.
Smiling and glancing at Yamato Anko said, "Well, I happen to know an ANBU captain who also wanted to give you guys a present."
Launching themselves across the table Naruto and Isaribi hugged Anko before doing the same thing to Yamato.
"Thank You! Thank you!" they shouted happily.
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The next morning Isaribi and Naruto got dressed and put on their armor over their t-shits. Running to Isaribi, Naruto asked while holding up his arms, "How do I look?"
Isaribi's response was to tackle Naruto to the ground laughing, their noses almost touching. Noticing how they were almost kissing and that they were in a compromising position on the floor, a blush spread across both of their faces, but they didn't move away. In fact, Isaribi moved closer, lying on top of Naruto, still face to face, and their fingers intertwining.
This was the scene Anko walked in on, coming to investigate the nose. Standing in the doorway Anko was speechless for a minute before her voice came back to her, "You're going to be late if you don't hurry up."
As fast as lightning, the two were off of each other, their green faces turning pink from their blushing. Laughing Anko walked back to the living room and was soon joined by Naruto in his jacket and his face wrapped up and headband on his forehead. A minute latter, they were joined by Isaribi, with her bandages, jacket and headband on.
Exiting their apartment and locking up behind them, Anko departed from the two genin, still laughing over what she walked in on while Naruto and Isaribi stood there blushing.
Looking at each other they nodded before heading off to the academy together in silence, each on thinking about what just happened.
Reaching the academy the two sat down in their seats and remained quiet, a blush still on their face.
Seeing his friends quiet and not looking at each other, Lee walked over to the pair and asked, "Hey guys, what's wrong?"
"N-nothings wrong" stammered Isaribi startled by Lee's sudden appearance.
"So whose team do you think you'll be on?" asked Lee trying to beak the ice as he sat down in the third seat in the row.
"We have no idea" said Isaribi and Naruto added, "We hope we'll be on the same team. How about you?"
"Most likely I'll he on Neji's and Tenten's team. He's the top student in out class and Tenten is the top kunoichi in out class. And since I'm the dead last, I will probably be paired with them. That's how these things work" said Lee gloomily. "I can stand Tenten, she takes this job seriously, but Neji has such a stick up his ass. Always going on about fate and such nonsense. It must be something with being from one of the large clans in Konoha. I heard the last Uchiha in the year below us has a stick up his ass just like Neji."
"But I really hope we get Might Guy-san as our sensei. He is a genius when it comes to taijutsu and my personal hero" said Lee with a smile.
"Alright, be quiet" cam a voice from the front of the room, ending the conversation.
"Here are the team assignments…(skipping everyone else)…Team Nine will be Neji, Tenten, and Lee, your sensei will be Might Guy." This announcement brought a cheer from Lee and he pumped his fist in the air.
"Isaribi and Naruto, you two will be placed on an already existing genin team that lost two members, your sensei will be Hyuge Haran. That's it for team placement. Your senseis' will be here momentarily."
As soon as the teacher said this, a man in green spandex walked into the room and called out, "Team 9, follow me!" and Lee quickly followed with a smile on his face, followed by his two, less enthusiastic team mates.
After waiting for a few minutes a Hyuge entered the room and said, "Naruto, Isaribi, follow me."
Quickly following their sensei, Naruto and Isaribi got up and walked out of the room. Making their way to an unused training ground they saw that other team member was sitting by a wooden pole, around 14 years old.
"These are our new team mates? You got to be kidding me, they're barely old enough to hold a kunai" said the boy.
"And when our Neesan was your own age she is in about a jonin in rank" said Naruto looking at the boy.
Instantly going on the defensive the boy said, "It's not my fault! So far I keep on getting paired up with really strong opponents, who all make it chunin. And besides, some people make chunin latter than others."
"That's enough" said Haran. "Why don't we introduce ourselves? I'm Hyuge Haran, member of the main house. I like water and tradition and hate people who go against the flow. I specialize in water attacks in combination with my family arts and I desire to see you survive to the rank of chunin and beyond."
Seeing how Haran was done, the other guy spoke up, "I'm Umino Gin. I like to eat soup and play board games and I hate deserts. I specialize in water and ice jutsus and my dream is to become a powerful Konoha shinobi."
Going next Isaribi said, "My name is Mako Isaribi, I love sushi and hate Orochimaru. I am well rounded but mostly specialize in close combat and underwater warfare and my dream is to be accepted by Konoha."
"My name is Uzumaki Naruto, I love sushi and ramen and I hate Orochimaru. I specialize in underwater combat and bunshins and my dream is to be accepted by Konoha and be seen for who I am, not anything else."
'Well, they turned out interesting. At least they don't hate Konoha' thought Haran before he was interrupted by Gin.
"What do you mean by specializing in bunshins?"
Scratching his head nervously, Naruto said, "Well I can do both Mizu and Kage Bunshin no Jutsu and I can make several hundred clones at a time."
Gin's eyes went wide at this and Haran was startled by the amount.
Regaining his composure Haran said, "Before we start with a mission, I would like you two to show Gin what you really look like. You'll be working closely together so this will avoid any problems latter on."
Glancing at each other, Isaribi and Naruto took off their jackets before removing their head wraps. Seeing their appearance, Gin let out a gasp. But give him credit, he didn't run away in fear.
Seeing that Gin had taken in their appearance and calmed down slightly, Haran said, "Ok you can put those back on. Now normally a new team takes a test to see if they have the appropriate teamwork to become a genin squad. But because Gin already passed and you two are known for your ability to work together we will forgo that part and jump strait into a simple d-rank mission, to retrieve a certain cat."
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Jutsu list:
Water Stream no Jutsu- sends out a stream of water at the target and by adjusting the amount of chakra used can go from knocking an opponent back to crushing their bones and internal organs.
Water Blast no Jutsu- sends a compressed ball of water at the opponent, hitting them with the force of a sledgehammer.
Mizu Bunshin no Jutsu- water clone no jutsu- made out of water, user gets the memory of the clone once it dispels.
Kage Bunshin no Jutsu- Shadow clone jutsu- made out of chakra, user gets the memory of the clone once it dispels
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